XTEND C2 integration expands Skunk Works MDCX capabilities One operator could soon command a mixed fleet of drones from a single console, a shift that could redefine how missions are planned and executed. Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has integrated XTEND’s drone command-and-control software into the MDCX autonomy platform, creating a unified control spine that keeps...

Defense planners are turning to Drone as a Service (DaaS) as a way to field air operations without the expense of a traditional drone fleet. DaaS bundles pilots, data processing, and secure analytics into a single, on-demand package, letting mission planners scale quickly from reconnaissance to complex ISR tasks. Recent Trends BVLOS rulemaking accelerates commercial...

Autonomous Defense Drones Expand: VisionWave’s Solar Drone Acquisition A wind of change is blowing through defense tech: multi-domain autonomy is moving from concept to fielded reality. VisionWave Holdings, Inc., a company building next-generation autonomous robotics, announced the acquisition of Solar Drone Ltd., a developer of AI-powered aerial platforms designed for persistent, large-area missions. The deal...